I heard the last part of a sermon on a Christian radio station while driving the other day. I don't know the name of the preacher to give credit and I didn't hear the whole thing but the thought was really good. It was a sermon about serving in the church.
He used the illustration of when you go to a restaurant you have a waiter or waitress that serves you and does their best to give good service. When the meal is over, the server brings the check and you pay. At this point, you would find it crazy to have the manager come and hand you a towel and ask you to come to the back and help clean up dishes. You would tell them that you paid for the meal and service and did not need to do any clean up.
Now, when you eat a meal at home, as a child you more than likely were expected to help clear the table and/or do the dishes. You were expected to take part in the clean up because you are part of the family.
Shouldn't it be that way at church? It is your church family so shouldn't you take part in the clean up, the grass cutting, the
dish washing or set up for dinners, or anything else that needs done around the church? You should not just show up and expect to be waited on and then go home as though you had paid for a service. Even if you pay a tithe or give an offering, God says that is your reasonable service and God expects it of you. Maybe it is time for you to consider taking part in your church family. Participate! Church isn't a restaurant it's a family where all can learn, grow, praise, and SERVE together.
Just something to think about. Are you part of the family sharing in the responsibility or are you treating your church like a restaurant?
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